Import Control Guidelines pertaining to the importation of ...



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|IMPORT CONTROL GUIDELINES PERTAINING TO THE IMPORTATION OF USED OR SECOND-HAND VEHICLES, TRUCKS, BUSES, TAXIS, COACHES, MOTORCYCLES, ENGINES, GEARBOXES, DIFFERENTIALS |

|AND USED OR SECOND-HAND SPARES FOR HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. |

|Most used or second-hand goods can be imported from certain countries at extremely low prices. Despite the normal import duties applicable to used or second-hand goods,|

|an appreciable amount of such goods enter South Africa. Because of the safety, health, environmental and quality compliance issues raised by the importation of such |

|goods, the importation of used or second-hand goods is subject to import control measures in terms of the provisions of the International Trade Administration Act (Act |

|No. 71 of 2002). Passenger vehicles, mini-buses, buses/coaches, light; medium and heavy commercial vehicles are manufactured/assembled in South Africa. About 124 000 |

|people are employed in assembly and component manufacturing and this sector contributes about 20% of total manufacturing in South Africa. In view of the importance of |

|this sector and safety issues, strict control is applied to the importation of used vehicles and import permits are issued only in very specific and defined |

|circumstances. |

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|The prevailing import control policy with regard to the different categories of goods is as follows: |

|Used or second-hand motor vehicles for personal use |

|Permits for the importation of used or second-hand passenger motor vehicles are issued in the following circumstances: |

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|To immigrants for the importation of private passenger motor vehicles and LDV’S. Application form IE462 must be completed and applications can only be considered when |

|permanent residence status has been issued by the Department of Home Affairs. Attach a copy of the motor vehicle registration certificate, a copy of the applicant’s |

|foreign passport and a copy of the permanent residence certificate to the duly completed application form for consideration. Imported vehicles may not be disposed of |

|within a period of 24 months from the date of importation. (In the event of permanent residence not being available, SARS, Customs and Excise must be approached for |

|temporary clearance.) |

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|To returning South African residents and nationals. The returning resident or national may import his/her used or second-hand passenger vehicle or LDV for a maximum of |

|three vehicles per person in possession of a valid drivers license, if he/she returns permanently to the RSA after a minimum uninterrupted period of absence of no less |

|than six months working, studying or conducting research abroad. It is also required that the vehicle be registered in the name of the returning resident/national for |

|the minimum uninterrupted corresponding period of six months (working etc.) referred to above, prior to the return. |

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|Application form IE462 must be completed. Attach a copy of the foreign motor vehicle registration certificate in the name of the applicant, a copy of applicant’s South |

|African identity document or passport (page with barcode and details) and proof of permanent employment abroad (this must be a typed, signed and dated letter on the |

|company letterhead confirming that the applicant (full name) has been permanently employed and confirming the start and termination dates of employment. (Please note |

|that salary advices, pay slips, job offers, job contracts, tax returns, work permits, etc are not considered as sufficient proof of employment.) The imported vehicle |

|may not be disposed of within a period of two years from the date of importation. |

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|To physically disabled. South African citizens/nationals to import a specially designed motor vehicle which will suit the disabled person’s personal requirements. |

|Application form IE463 must be completed and proof in the form of a certificate, issued by a medical practitioner that the applicant is in fact disabled is required. A |

|copy of the applicant’s South African passport or ID (page with barcode and details) and a copy of the relevant rebate permit must also be attached. Full details of the|

|vehicle must be submitted and the imported vehicle may not be disposed of within a period of two years from the date of importation. |

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|Inheritance. Permits are issued to South African citizens/nationals for the importation of inherited passenger motor vehicles and LDV’S. Form IE463 must be completed. |

| The heir must submit a copy of his/her South African ID or passport (page with barcode and details), a copy of the will, a copy of the deceased’s ID or passport, a |

|copy of the motor vehicle registration certificate in the name of the deceased and a copy of the death certificate. The imported vehicle may not be disposed of within a|

|period of two years from the date of importation. |

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|Vintage and Collector`s passenger vehicles. To South African citizens/nationals for the importation of passenger vintage vehicles and vehicles that are regarded as |

|international collectors’ items. Vintage vehicles can be described as vehicles of 40 years old or older. Application form IE463 must be completed. Full details of the |

|vintage vehicle must be provided and a copy of the applicant’s South African ID or passport (page with barcode and details) must be attached to the application form. An|

|affidavit must also be provided, see here-under for details. |

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|Vehicles regarded as international collector’s items are not so easy to define. All requests for the importation of such vehicles are, inter alia, discussed with the |

|industry and/or the South African Veteran and Vintage Association, which organisation complies with international criteria. Vehicles regarded as collector’s items must |

|be considered collector’s items internationally. Application form IE463 must be completed, full details of the vehicle must be submitted and the applicant must also |

|attach a copy of his/her South African ID or passport (page with barcode and details). |

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|An affidavit containing his/her name and physical address, the vehicle details, confirmation that he/she will not sell or otherwise dispose of the vehicle for two years|

|after importation into SA, confirmation where (which country) the vehicle will be imported from and that it is not sourced from a bonded warehouse must also be |

|provided. The imported vehicle may not be disposed of within a period of two years from the date of importation. |

|Racing cars. South African citizens/nationals for the importation of racing cars: Racing cars may be imported by a racing driver. The proposed importer must submit a |

|copy of his/her international, national or regional Motorsport South Africa (MSA) competition racing car driver’s license. An affidavit containing his/her name and |

|physical address, the vehicle details, confirmation that he/she will not sell or otherwise dispose of the vehicle for two years after importation into SA, confirmation |

|where (which country) the vehicle will be imported from and that it is not sourced from a bonded warehouse and confirmation that a copy of the import permit |

|notification may be forwarded to MSA must also be provided. A copy of his/her South African identification document or passport (page with barcode and details) must |

|also accompany the application. |

|Racing vehicles to be imported are those to be used for circuit or track racing events only. Imported racing vehicles may not be registered locally and may not be used |

|on SA national roads. The imported racing vehicle may not be disposed of for a period of two years from the date of importation. |

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|No import permits are issued for the importation of used or second-hand motor vehicles for commercial/resale purposes or any other purpose falling outside of the |

|specifically defined circumstances referred to herein above. Please also note that used or second-hand vehicles may not be sent to South Africa from abroad by returning|

|residents prior to their permanent return to South Africa. All applications are considered on their own merits and ITAC may request that additional |

|documentation/information be provided to supplement applications. Please also note that no import permits will be granted for vehicles sourced in bonded warehouses. |

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|(b) Specially designed vehicles |

|Permits are issued for the importation of specially designed vehicles, for instance mobile cranes and similar vehicles if the particular type of vehicle or a |

|similar/substitute vehicle is not available locally. Technical specifications of the specially designed vehicle may be required for consideration of the application. |

|Duly completed application forms IE230 (for first time importers) and form IE461 must be submitted for companies intending to import specially designed vehicles. (Note |

|that a SARS tax clearance certificate is required on completion of form IE230.) |

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|(c) Used or second-hand buses, trucks, taxis and coaches |

|Taxis, trucks, buses and coaches are available from local manufacturers. Import duties are not a suitable method of supporting local manufacturers and guarding against |

|the disruptive importation of the above-mentioned used or second-hand vehicles, as well as supporting safety considerations. Stringent import control measures are, |

|therefore, maintained and no permits are issued for the importation of used or second-hand vehicles other than for vehicles mentioned in (a) and (b) above. The existing|

|policies are reviewed from time to time. |

|New vehicles (passenger vehicles), trucks, taxis, buses and coaches are not subject to import control measures. The applicable duties are however payable. |

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|(d) Used or second-hand motorcycles |

|Motorcycles are not manufactured locally and import permits for the importation of used or second-hand motorcycles are issued freely. For personal or private imports |

|form IE463 must be completed with full details of the motorcycle, including the engine capacity. A copy of the applicant’s South African ID or passport (page with |

|barcode and details) must be attached. Duly completed application forms IE230 (for first time importers) and form IE461 must be submitted for companies intending to |

|import used or second-hand motorcycles for commercial purposes. Imported used or second-hand motorcycles may be sold or disposed of after importation without |

|restriction. The importation of new motorcycles is not subject to ITAC import control measures. |

|(e) Used engines and gearboxes |

|Import permits for the importation of used petrol engines for passenger vehicles and LDVs of an engine capacity not exceeding 3 000 cc, used diesel engines for |

|passenger vehicles and LDV’S of an engine capacity not exceeding 3 500 cc and gearboxes for passenger vehicles and LDV’S, are issued to a value of 50% of an importer’s |

|previous years allocation as an initial issue for the current year. Duly completed application forms IE230 (for first time importers) and form IE461 must be submitted |

|for companies intending to import the above-mentioned engines and gearboxes. (Note that a copy of the applicant SARS tax clearance certificate and a copy of the SAPS |

|Second-hand Goods Act certificate are required on completion of form IE230.) New entrants or first time importers of used engines and gearboxes are issued a maximum |

|amount of R500 000.00, in total, for proposed engine and gearbox imports, for a six month period, covering January to June and then July to December of a calendar year.|

|A 15% increase is normally allowed after each full calendar year of importing. |

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|(f) Used differentials |

|Import permits for the importation of used differentials for passenger vehicles and LDVs are issued to bona-fide re-conditioners only. All imported differentials must |

|be reconditioned prior to resale or use, by the importer on his own premises and with his own reconditioning equipment. Duly completed application forms IE230 (for |

|first time importers) and form IE461 must be submitted for companies intending to import the above-mentioned differentials. (Note that a copy of the applicant SARS tax |

|clearance certificate and a copy of the SAPS Second-hand Goods Act certificate are required on completion of form IE230.) |

|(g) Used or second-hand spares for passenger vehicles and LDVs |

|Import permits for the importation of used or second hand motor vehicle mechanical and body parts (excluding engines, gearboxes and differentials referred to above) are|

|issued to private individuals only for repair of privately owned, accident damaged vehicles on condition that such parts are not available from local sources and on |

|receipt of documentary proof which includes the owner’s identity document, motor vehicle registration certificate, South African Police Service’s accident report and |

|insurance report. Application form IE463 must be completed for all spares and parts required for the repair of the vehicle, and must be submitted together with a copy |

|of the applicant’s South African ID or passport (page with barcode and details), and the required documentation as indicated above. |

|(h) Used or second-hand spares for heavy duty commercial trucks |

|Import permits for the importation of used or second-hand heavy duty commercial truck spares and parts are issued on condition that similar or suitable substitute |

|spares or parts are not available from local sources or suppliers. The importation of used or second-hand commercial truck/bus chassis is not allowed. Import permits |

|for the importation of used parts such as diesel engines, gearboxes and differentials for commercial trucks are issued for the importation of that particular spare or |

|part only, and may not include any other mechanical or body parts/components which are not integral parts of the spare or part mentioned in the permit. Duly completed |

|application forms IE230 (for first time importers) and form IE461 must be submitted for companies intending to import the above-mentioned used or second-hand commercial|

|truck spares or parts. (Note that a copy of the applicant SARS tax clearance certificate and a copy of the SAPS Second-hand Goods Act certificate are required on |

|completion of form IE230.) |

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|(i) General information |

|Persons/firms that wish to or intend importing a used or second-hand vehicle and/or used or second-hand spares and parts described in sections (a) through (h) are |

|strongly advised, before placing an order or buying/shipping a vehicle or vehicle spares/parts to South Africa, to first apply for and obtain an import permit. In cases|

|where the applicant clearly qualifies in terms of the above guidelines, and the correct documentation is submitted, permits are issued within an average of four to five|

|working days. In other cases where the merits of the specific application have to be evaluated, it takes longer, depending on the nature of the particular case. |

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|Import permit application forms are available from the Director: Import and Export Control, Private Bag X 192, Pretoria, 0001. Application forms are also available and |

|can be downloaded from the International Trade Administration Commission website on .za (import > application forms). Further information can be obtained |

|from the above address or by phoning Mr Sanjay Devnath or Ms Maritha Raman. |

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|NOTE: All imported vehicles are subject to the issuing of a Letter of Authority by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), .za or |

|telephone number (012) 482-8700. |

|Legislation changed from 27 May 2009 with regard to left hand drive vehicles stating that such vehicles which were not registered in the Republic before 23 July 2004 |

|may not be registered, licensed, roadworthied and operated on a public road in South Africa. |

|Please note that these guidelines may change without prior notice. Import guidelines January 2016. |

|Mr Sanjay Devnath: e-mail: sdevnath@.za - Tel: +27 (0) 12 394-3607 |

|Ms Maritha Raman: e-mail: mraman@.za - Tel: +27 (0) 12 394-3721 |

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